Looking After Your Chainsaw

If you’re looking to get some use out of your chainsaw, maybe to chop some firewood or clear some unwanted branches, then you’ll want to make sure it’s up to scratch before doing so. Maintaining your chainsaw is always important, but especially after a long, unused, period it is essential to perform a few checks.

Firstly, you will need to check the oil level for the bar and chain. It is essential that the levels are optimum as without lubrication you could cause a lot of damage to your saw.  A majority of chainsaws are self-oiling so only the levels need to be topped up.

It is also important to keep the chain on your chainsaw sharp. This not only makes use of the chainsaw more efficient and effective but it also much safer for the user and will prevent kick-backs and imprecise cutting.

A metal file can easily be used to sharpen blades, and regular sharpening will make this less time-consuming in the long run. File at a right angle to the chainsaw rollers, ensuring that the chainsaw is secured in place.

You may also need to replace the air filter on your saw.  Usually, chainsaw air filters need to be replaced after every 10 hours of use, and will ensure that it is less prone to overheating and is more efficient. This is also the case with the fuel filter, which should be replaced every 20 hours, as the filter can become clogged and perform poorly.

If your chainsaw won’t start, it could be to do with the spark plug. Make sure that fuel is reaching the spark plug, and that the plug lead is making contact. Also, remember to clear any debris out of your chainsaw after every use.

Hopefully this quick and easy to follow guide will make sure that you're looking after your chainsaw properly. For more gardening tips, chainsaws, and chainsaw spares visit World of Mowers in store or online today.

Do You Borrow Gardening Equipment?

A recent survey last month showed that gardening equipment is at the top of the list for the most borrowed things between neighbours. This means instead of owning your own lawn mower or chainsaw it has become more common to borrow from your friends and your family.

So how come this is happening? Most people are under the misconception that gardening equipment is too expensive and shockingly they don’t see it as a long term investment.

With more housing properties including gardens now, gardening equipment has branched out becoming more accessible and cheaper for the average consumer.

At World of Mowers we have a large and affordable range of gardening equipment for everybody from chainsaws to shovels. If you are guilty of borrowing your neighbours rake then snap out of the habit and view our collection of Wolf multi-star rakes starting from only £7.99. Every rake in this range is specially designed to be sturdy yet light so you can find cleaning your lawn easy. All the Wolf multi-change rakes have a 30% discount and free quick delivery.

If you believe that hedge cutters are just too expensive to own then why not view our stock of hedge cutters and trimmers. The Bosch AHS 41 Accu cordless hedge cutter for only £59.99 can cut a phenomenal 25 metres of hedge and can run 55 minutes at a time thanks to the battery supplied.  The 410mm long blade will provide a clean cut so you can regularly maintain your hedges the easy way.

 Mowers are one of the most common gardening tools that people borrow, for as little as £64.99 you could own one yourself. The Bosch Rotak 32 electric rotary mower is renowned for being resilient and powerful when it comes to providing you with a beautifully cut lawn. This mower is as powerful as a petrol powered one and is also lightweight.

We offer free quick delivery to all UK mainland orders so you don’t need to fret about the extra expense of delivery, and you won’t have long to wait for your new tools. For more information visit our website or get in touch with us on 0115 920 0099.

Want to be a Landscape Gardener?

A Landscape Gardener or architect is responsible for the outdoor space making it in an attractive way. To create the designs, the architects need to use computer software called CAD (computer-aided Design). It provides both creative and practical support to transform your garden.

In most cases, the landscape gardener begins with an initial client to look at the garden and discuss client needs and what they are looking for out of it. This is usually followed by a survey. On the 2nd meeting, this is to discuss generally about the budget and a more precise plan. The garden designer then starts to put into place the concept and ideas, with a working master plan with 3D perspectives. Once it is finished, the specifications are passed on to landscape contractors to price accurately.

Whenever starting a landscaping project, a consideration you should look at is what kind of tools do you need? If you are new to the job, finding the right tools is very important, so talk to one of the representative at World of Mowers who will help you to choose the right ones. Choosing the right tools for your projects makes gardening much easier. High quality ones will provide you with many years of good service when they are properly cared for.


Different basic tools:

Trowels: small hand tools with a scoop for moving dirt. Those are used to dig small holes.

Shovels: most people use them to dig out a flower or vegetable bed in preparation for planting.

Garden Forks: used to make deep cuts into soil, making it easier to turn over large chunks. It is a good tool for cultivating and working soil into manageable sizes

Pruning, trimming and cutting tools: Pruning shears are needed for trimming up shrubs, trees and many landscape plants. The best tools used for trimming are heavy-duty loppers.